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Welcome to Benn’s UMC

14571 Benn’s Church Blvd, Smithfield, Virginia 23430

Phone: (757) 357-3373

Email: bennsumc@yahoo.com

Facebook at: Benn’s United Methodist Church

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Benns-United-Methodist-Church-111344470563316

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/222342574479705/

A Word from the Pastor…

Advent is here…

Advent is an important time in the life of the church, a time to meditate in God’s love, a time to wait for that love to be manifest in our lives, a time to share that love with friends and family.

Advent comes from the Latin word ‘adventus’ meaning ‘Coming’ and marks the beginning of the Christian calendar, starting four Sundays before Christmas. The season of Advent has been set aside as a time of preparation in which we prepare for Christ’s second coming, as we remember and celebrate his first coming at Christmas.

Advent is a time of waiting, a time to open our hearts to God’s presence, a time to pay attention to God’s call. God’s love breaks in over and over again!

Advent is a time for preparing a way for the Lord! A time to make a level highway in the wilderness so all the people will have access to our God. It is a time to listen to the voice calling us to make his path straight so all humanity will see him and be blessed by his love.

Advent is a time to celebrate the coming of the Lord! The Anointed One comes from heaven to bring God’s reign of justice and peace for all.

Advent is a time to magnify the Lord, to proclaim the greatness of God, and to rejoice in the presence of our Savior who is worthy to be praised.

Advent is the time to celebrate God’s love that came from heaven to us! Advent brings an expectation to our lives: the expectation that God will reveal himself to us during this time, the expectation that His love will allow us to bless others, the expectation that His peace will be present in every family reunion and meal together.

Advent is a good time to allow God’s love to use us with His power to bless the world. As you make plans for this time, remember to share your faith, show your love and bring others to worship with us at Benn’s UMC. May this advent be a blessed time for each of you as we worship and grow in love together.

Rev. Ileana Rosario

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Two in Person Worship Services

Contemporary Service 9:00 a.m. in the Family Life Center

Traditional Service 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary

As we move toward growth in spirituality, in numbers, and in faithfulness, we are aware that COVID19 is still a serious threat in our community and the best practice is for everyone, both vaccinated and unvaccinated, to wear a mask at worship and other events. We encourage you to bring your favorite mask or we will be happy to provide one for you as we welcome you to worship.

WORSHIP SERVICE LIVE VIRTUAL 9:00a.m.

(click the link below)

https://www.facebook.com/111344470563316/videos/1229692680773180

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Part-time Pianist Position

Benn’s United Methodist Church in Smithfield, is seeking a part-time Pianist to join our music staff. Duties include choir and Praise Band rehearsals, two Sunday services and other occasional accompanist responsibilities. Part-time, salaried position with limited benefits. Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications. Submit a resume, cover letter and three references to Fred Eng, 14571 Benn’s Church Blvd, Smithfield, 23430 or at bennsumc@yahoo.com.

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We extend a warm welcome to Julie Rosas, our new Benn’s Church Family member!

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A Wonderful Musical Program Enjoyed By All!

Christmas 2021

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Please continue to let us know of your needs and concerns! Please check on one another, pray for each other and for our nation and the world. This is a time of major disruption to our lives in many ways, but with God’s help we will get through this together.

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UMC Websites

United Methodist Church website: http://www.umc.org/

United Methodist Church-Basis of Our Faith: http:T/www.umc.org/what-we-believe/basics-of-our-faith

VA Conference of the United Methodist Church: https://www.vaumc.org/

New UMC Conference Resource Page: http://vaumc.org/prg/

We would like to welcome you to Benn’s United Methodist Church in Smithfield, Virginia.

Please feel free to contact the church office Tuesday through Friday from 9am to 3pm at 757-357-3373.

We look forward to seeing you in worship soon!

WORSHIP SERVICE

Please join us on Sundays for Worship!

We are back to our regular worship times and places! 9:00am in the Family Life Center (FLC) 11:00am in the Sanctuary

VIRTUAL: We will continue to live broadcast, the 9:00 a.m. Worship Service on FB and this website. Worship Bulletins are available for the 9:00a.m. service.

Worship Bulletin for 9:00 a.m. Service -Click on the link below

Worship Bulletin 1-16-2022

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Sunday School Classes 9:45-10:45 a.m.

Preschool: (room 102) on the first floor.

Kindergarten to 5th grade (older kids can be helpers) Rm. 104

The Adult Navigators (room 202)

Adult Seekers (across the sanctuary)

Adult Fellowship (room 210)

Mom’s (only) Connect (room 206).

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Upcoming Activities and Meetings

Trustees Meeting 6:00 p.m.-Jan. 16

AA Meetings Every Wednesday , FLC 7:00 p.m.

AA Meetings Women Only Every Friday, FLC 7:30 p.m.

AA Meetings Men Only Every Saturday, 8:00 a.m.

Sit and Stitch Group meet Mondays at 10:00 a.m., Rm. 205

Benn’s Ringers Practice Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Room 207

Praise Band Practice Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. FLC

Chancel Choir Practice Thursdays at 7:15 p.m. FLC

Youth Group meet Jan. 16th at 5:00 p.m. Room 100

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Part-time Pianist Position

Benn’s United Methodist Church in Smithfield, is seeking a part-time Pianist to join our music staff. Duties include choir and Praise Band rehearsals, two Sunday services and other occasional accompanist responsibilities. Part-time, salaried position with limited benefits. Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications. Submit a resume, cover letter and three references to Fred Eng, 14571 Benn’s Church Blvd, Smithfield, 23430 or at bennsumc@yahoo.com.

Nursery Help–Looking for volunteers to help out with nursery during the First or Second service. Once in a while, not weekly or could even be “on call”. Please contact Madison Bell or the church office. 757 357-3373.

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Would you like to learn how to play the handbells? We will be offering lessons in how to ring starting in January. Benn’s Ringers needs to fill a couple of vacant positions, but there is no obligation to join the group if you would just like to learn how to play the handbells (although we would love to have you!). No prior ringing experience is necessary. If you are interested or have questions, call or text Cindy Vaughan at 757-725-4065 or call the church office at 757-357-3373

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Acolytes and Readers Needed

We are in need of acolytes and readers for the 11:00 service and readers for the 9:00 am service. If you are interested, please contact Ann Woleben
(awoleben46@gmail.com or 757-238-2520), Anne
Edwards (annreyne@yahoo.com or 357-5970) or the office. There would be a brief training session (following CDC guidelines).

Offering Counters

Would you like to be an offering counter? You

only are committed to one Sunday a month. Please

let the office or Brita Mizelle

(ibasassymomma@yahoo.com) know if you would

be interested. You would be paired with a partner

and trained.

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Altar Flowers
A sign up sheet is on the bulletin board outside the office or you can email bennsumc@yahoo.com your request for certain dates and if it is in honor or in memory of someone.

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We now have several options for making donations: You can mail in your check, use your bank’s Bill Pay option. Also, new is the “donate” button found on our website! For those that would like to donate stock or capital gains from their IRA accounts, please call the church office.

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Food Pantry & I.O.W C.O.P.

*They continue to be in need of regular items to place in food bags such as beans, spaghetti sauce, jelly and soups. Thank you for your continued support to our neighbors.

*Spread the word! Beginning Monday, Jan. 10th and throughout February, IOW COP will be distributing donated new winter hats, gloves, scarves and socks, both adult and children’s. If you or anyone you know is in need, please come by our facility (402 Grace Street, Smithfield) any Mon, Wed, or Fri from 10am-3pm and we will provide!!

* We are in the process of reinstating our Vehicle Donation Program, specifically for folks who are employed but are in need of transportation. If anyone has, or knows of a car or truck to donate, please contact us – 757-356-9267

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Benn’s Free Little Library Update

Christian living books are available on upper two shelves. We need to replenish our young adult, juvenile and children’s books, if you have gently used books in these areas, please consider donating them. We’ve also had a request for science fiction, historical fiction and history books!